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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.86, 22,502.19 and 7,601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.86, 22,502.19 and 7,601.32 is: 11,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.86 : 22,502.19 = 7,601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.86/22,502.19 = 7,601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.86x = 22,502.19 × 7,601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.86x = 171,046,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,046,346.89/14,999.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.20

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